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Arkansas Baptist is in a medium-sized city, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a Baptist religious affiliation. Arkansas Baptist is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Arkansas Baptist include family and social work.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Arkansas Baptist are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 287 students (270 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Arkansas Baptist are minorities.
Dorm living is common. Arkansas Baptist makes available student meal plans. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Arkansas Baptist College is a four-year liberal arts institution committed to producing self-actualized graduates who are competent researchers, effective communicators, and culturally competent planners, prepared for sucessful careers in an ever changing global society. Arkansas Baptist College provides quality educational opportunities to all potential students regardless of race, religion, sex, age, or national origin; while seeking to develop an understanding of high morals and Christian ethics."
More complete details are provided below.
Arkansas Baptist College
1600 Bishop St
Little Rock, AR 72202-6099
General Phone: (501) 244-5138
Admissions Phone: (501) 244-5124
Financial Aid Phone: (501) 374-0804
Arkansas Baptist awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 15 | human services |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management, accounting |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | theology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | social services |
Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas Baptist in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 29 | 6 |
Arkansas Baptist is a historically black college.
In 2005, Arkansas Baptist had a total enrollment of 287 students (270 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 100% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 81% |
| Michigan | 7% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| Louisiana | 3% |
| California | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Arkansas Baptist offers campus housing for 150 of its 270 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Little Rock, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (501) 244-5124
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,710 |
| Room and board | $ 8,206 |
| Room charge | $ 3,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,496 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Arkansas Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (501) 374-0804
Arkansas Baptist has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $30,500 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $29,500 | 3 | $30,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Social Sciences, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Arkansas Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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